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Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

Prisoner not checked on overnight, inquest hears

Craig Anderson was not subject to checks because he was not listed as vulnerable, an inquest hears.

Hindi sikreto ang sinasabing 'gentleman's agreement' nina FPRRD at Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping | UB

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Civilian interrogator defends work at Abu Ghraib, tells jury he was promoted

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A civilian interrogator who worked 20 years ago at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq denied abusing detainees Thursday, and told jurors he was actually promoted for doing a good job. Steven Stefanowicz, who worked for military contractor CACI when he was assigned to Abu Ghraib in 2003 and 2004, has long been a key figure in the abuse scandal that emerged when photos became public showing U.S. soldiers smiling as...

Eurovision will have heightened security as police fear terror attacks

Pro-Palestinian activists are planning two large demonstrations to protest at Israel's participation in Eurovision, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to overshadow the pop music festival.

China: US missile system in PH worsens tensions in Asia Pacific

China has expressed "grave concern" over the US' deployment of a medium-range missile system in the Asia Pacific, saying it worsens tensions in the region and increases the risk of misjudgment and miscalculation. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian made the remark when asked for China's comment on the mid-range capability missile system known as Typhon being placed in the Philippines amid joint military exercises in the...

Former students help transform old school bus into e-learning hub

Former students of a school in Laoag, Ilocos Norte got together to transform an old bus into a hub for learning, according to the report of GMA Regional TV North Central Luzon on "Saksi." The school bus has been transformed into a high-tech e-learning center that is fully airconditioned, equipped with computers and laptops, and with internet connection. The idea was put forward by the Class of 1996 to fix up the bus that was no longer used to...

Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - A prominent Solomon Islands critic of China, the ousted former governor of Malaita province Daniel Suidani, has been reelected, local media reported on Friday, as counting continues in an election being closely watched by China, the U.S. and Australia. The first results in national and provincial elections held in the Solomon Islands are expected to be announced on

In Serbian village, women fight to escape encroaching mine

By Ivana Sekularac and Marko Djurica KRIVELJ, Serbia (Reuters) - Before dawn, 78-year-old Vukosava Radivojevic prepared breakfast for her husband then walked into her village in eastern Serbia to guard a barricade stopping trucks entering an open-pit copper mine that residents say is contaminating local land and water. Radivojevic is one of two dozen women who since January took shifts day and

Columbia students arrested for days-long 'solidarity with Gaza'

NYPD arrests students at Columbia University for days-long 'solidarity with Gaza.'

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014

Ex-Scottish leader Sturgeon's husband charged with embezzlement of party funds

LONDON (Reuters) -Police have charged Peter Murrell, the husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, with embezzlement of funds from her pro-independence Scottish National Party, the BBC and other media reported on Thursday. Police Scotland said, without naming Murrell, that a 59-year-old man who was arrested earlier on Thursday in an investigation into the SNP's finances, had now been

Road closures on April 21 in Lapu-Lapu, Cordova, SRP, CCLEX

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Expect major roads in Mactan Island, South Road Properties (SRP), and the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) to be closed to traffic as the Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu will unfold on Sunday, April 21, at the Mactan Newtown grounds. The Lapu-Lapu City Traffic Management System (CTMS) and the IronMan 70.3 Lapu-Lapu organizers already issued a traffic advisory for the race on Sunday. READ MORE: Lapu-Lapu City to close roads...

IAEA notes reported attack on Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia accuses Ukraine

(Reuters) - The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that officials at Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had reported a new attempted drone attack on the facility's training centre -- less than two weeks after other similar incidents. Russia-installed officials at the plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, said Ukraine was behind the latest incident. Russian

Meet the dangerous new long-range missile Russia is firing at Ukraine

Scottish government confirms it will abandon 2030 climate target

Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllen has confirmed the Scottish government is abandoning it's climate change target which claimed to reduce emissions by 75% by 2030.

Preparations made for Government takeover of Thames Water, reports say

Preparations made for Government takeover of Thames Water, reports say - Thames Water could be effectively nationalised if it goes bust, according to reports in the Guardian newspaper.

Pinsala sa agrikultura dahil sa epekto ng El Niño, umabot na sa P104.5M | UB

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Malampaya gas deliveries rise as Luzon grid placed on alert status

MANILA, Philippines—The Malampaya offshore field was able to deliver more than its target gas volume to key power plants as the Luzon grid was placed on red and yellow alert status by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. (Prime Energy), operator of Service Contract (SC) No. 38 which governs the Malampaya project, said gas supply to customers peaked at 290 million standard cubic feet per...

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny Palestinians full membership of the world body. It vetoed a draft resolution that recommended to the 193-member U.N. General Assembly that "the State of Palestine be admitted to membership" of the

Find out how all 39 late presidents passed away

Since the death of George Washington on December 14, 1799, the United States has lost 39 of its presidents. Although the exact causes of death are not clear for all of them, it is certain that some of them met unnatural, painful ends. The oldest president to pass away was George H. W. Bush at the ripe old age of 94, while the life of the youngest, John F. Kennedy, ended tragically at the age of 46. This gallery gives an insight into the different circumstances surrounding the death of each American president, from assassinations to heart attacks and more. Click through to find out how each US president died.

Man in Davao Oriental arrested for beating up his own mother

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Davao Oriental for beating up his own mother, according to GMA Regional TV One Mindanao's report on "State of the Nation." A video footage shows the suspect repeatedly hitting a woman. The children can be seen crying as they tried, in vain, to stop him. According to the police, the mother and her son had a feud for a while that stemmed from an issue relative to the latter's live-in partner. The suspect was...

China told: ‘Peace-loving’ nations won’t take US-PH-Japan meet as threat

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the recent trilateral summit of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States should not be deemed as a threat “by any peace-loving country.” It explained anew that the goal of the historic three-way talks was to promote peace as it responds to the Philippines’ development needs. “It is the sovereign choice and decision of the Philippines to strengthen our alliance with the...

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that Israel "must be compelled to stop any further military adventurism against our interests" as the U.N. secretary-general warned that the Middle East was in a "moment of maximum peril." Israel has said it will retaliate against Iran's April 13 missile and drone attack, which Tehran says

Hindu nationalist Modi the favourite as India votes

India begins voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines. - 'Pattern of repression' - Analysts have long expected Modi to triumph against a fractious alliance of more than two dozen parties, who have yet to name a candidate for prime minister.

Poland arrests man over suspected plan to kill Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Prosecutors say Polish national suspected of supplying information to Russian military intelligence.

Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences

By Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante CAPRI, Italy (Reuters) -Ukraine warned foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Thursday they had to change strategy if they wanted Kyiv to withstand increasingly destructive Russian air assaults. G7 ministers meeting on the island of Capri acknowledged the need to get more air defence systems to Ukraine and applauded Ukrainian Foreign

Teacher jailed for 1970s sexual abuse of pupil

Carol Greer carried out the offences on a pupil at Newtownbreda Secondary School between 1971 and 1978.

Rotary District 3830 flies high at Discon 2024

THE Rotary International (RI) District 3830 is all set to hold its grand fellowship event, dubbed District Conference (Discon) 2024 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City from May 10 to 11, 2024. Rotarians from District 3830 will gather at this event, themed "Forging Hope. Taking Flight." RI District 3830 consists of 118 of the strongest business-led Rotary clubs in the Philippines. It covers the areas of Makati, Parañaque, Las Piñas,...

Bosnian Serb MPs adopt a report denying the Srebrenica genocide

SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Bosnian Serb lawmakers on Thursday adopted a report denying that the killing of 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica during the Bosnian war constituted genocide, and thousands of Serbs later protested against a United Nation's resolution to commemorate the atrocity. The massacre in 1995, which happened in the week after the U.N. safe zone of Srebrenica was attacked by Bosnian Serb

Opposition calls for boycott of Moldova EU referendum

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) - The leader of Moldova's leftist opposition urged voters on Thursday to boycott a referendum on backing the country's drive to join the European Union, saying pro-European President Maia Sandu was using the plebiscite to help her win re-election. Sandu has denounced Russia's war in Ukraine and identified Moscow and endemic corruption as the biggest threats

District attorney says Memphis police officer may have been killed by friendly fire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 17-year-old suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a Memphis police officer has not been accused of first-degree murder because information obtained by the district attorney's office shows the officer was killed by friendly fire, officials said. In a statement, the office of Shelby County's top prosecutor said the 17-year-old has been charged with 13 counts including attempted first-degree murder and assault against a...

Illuminating facts about the Age of Enlightenment

The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was an intellectual and philosophical movement that occurred in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Enlightenment thinkers in Britain, France, and throughout Europe questioned traditional authority and embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through rational change. Challenging political and religious conventions, the Enlightenment produced numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, and revolutions. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery for the movement's core beliefs, and even some of its common misconceptions.

College staff threaten new strikes over pay

Members of the University and College Union on Teesside voted in favour of more strikes.

Turtle could be sent to Cape Verde due to Brexit

A turtle that washed up in Guernsey may not be able to return to Gran Canaria, a charity says.

Columbine school shooters glorified by young followers: Inside the scary online obsession

Twenty-five years after the Columbine shooting, young people who weren't born when it happened are glorifying the killers on social media platforms.

Another first: PCG to deploy six ships for US, PH war games

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy six vessels for the expanding Balikatan war games in view of the mounting tensions in the West Philippine Sea. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo on Wednesday said four 44-meter multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) and two larger patrol vessels will be deployed in the exercise which will commence next week. In another first, there will be trilateral...

USC tense after valedictorian speech cancelled

The university said it cut the Muslim student's speech over security concerns tied to Middle East.

BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - BNP Paribas was ordered by a U.S. judge on Thursday to face a lawsuit accusing the French bank of helping Sudan's government commit genocide between 1997 and 2011 by providing banking services that violated American sanctions. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan found "too many facts" showing a relationship between BNP Paribas' financing

We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers

The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.

Iginiit ng ilang unibersidad at kolehiyo sa Tuguegarao City na walang basehan ang ulat na dumarami ang Chinese students sa Cagayan Province | UB

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Middle East crisis: Mirror on the ground in Israel - as fears mount over fresh Iran attack

As concerns grow over another attack from Iran, Israelis in Tel Aviv's Hakarmel Market tell The Mirror's defence correspondent Chris Hughes their thoughts on the conflict

UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and sometimes nil" impact, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday as he pushed for urgent, meaningful and measurable progress to avert famine. The United Nations has long complained of obstacles to getting aid in and distributing it throughout

Dating Rep. Egay Erice kaugnay sa P18B election contract ng Miru Systems - This is a robbery in progress | UB

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US raises Rafah concerns with Israel, discusses Iran attack

By Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senior U.S. officials raised concerns with their Israeli counterparts on Thursday about Israel's plans for military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, and the two sides also discussed Iran's drone-and-missile strike on Israel in a virtual meeting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives agreed "to take

Penny Mordaunt may use sword to open new Aldi

The MP referenced the 17th century ceremonial blade she carried at King Charles' Coronation.

Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader.

Dozens arrested as US college Gaza protest cleared

Democrat politician Ilhan Omar's daughter has also been suspended from college for participating.

China is using civilian space exploration to mask its military efforts

NASA warned China is using its civilian exploration program as a cover for its military programs claiming territory on the moon. The US now is in a race to put Americans on the moon.

A lab chief's sentencing for meningitis deaths is postponed, extending grief of victims' families

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge on Thursday suddenly postponed the sentencing of a man at the center of a fatal meningitis outbreak that hit multiple states, dismaying people who were poised to speak about their grief 12 years after the tragedy. The judge who took a no-contest plea from Barry Cadden retired in March. But the defense attorney and the prosecutor said they still expected Michael Hatty would return to impose a minimum 10-year...